Iowa City, IA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The good old why medicine question.
What was the most interesting question?
How do you think you can make it through medical school while being a father/husband?
What was the most difficult question?
What is you proudest achievement so far in life?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
25 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
6 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
In a group
What type of interview was it?
Closed file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
didn't really, I have already been to so many. (I researched the school a bit)
What impressed you positively?
The facilities are amazing! Most of the medical school is in a new building its great! The people there were nice and seemed very genuine.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing really, other than some of the wierd art work that they had in some of the hallways.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The map that they give you to get to the building can be a little confusing.
What are your general comments?
Overall it was very good experience. The day started with presentations about the school and financial aid. They did a good job of selling the school. Then the interviews. The interviews here are very structured. You actually sit down with two people at the same time and they ask you four standardized questions and aren't allowed to respond. Then the remaining time is more conversational. The interview only lasts 25 minutes and they are strict about that. Afterwards there is lunch and a tour with some of the students.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
2-3 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
travelodge
How would you rate the hotel?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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